ISSN: 2329-6488
Raut DK
India
Research Article
Tobacco Use among School Students in National Capital Territory of Delhi
Author(s): Preeti Soni and Raut DKPreeti Soni and Raut DK
The progressive increase in the consumption of tobacco amongst adolescents is emerging as a complex and multidimensional problem. It continues to occupy a premier position as public health concern in almost all countries. Tobacco is the most common hazardous substance because it is legally available, heavily promoted and widely consumed by our future generations.
Objective: The objective was to study the prevalence and influencing factors of tobacco use among adolescent students in NCT of Delhi.
Materials and methods: Descriptive research design has been taken for the present study. The study seeks to describe the factors that could influence the pattern of tobacco consumption among school students. “Non Probability Sampling” has been used for selection of sample, lack of availability of coeducational schools in every distr.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2329-6488.1000120